Luria isabellamexicana
NameLuria isabellamexicana
Scientific NameLuria isabellamexicana
Common NameMexican Isabella Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusLuria
Speciesisabellamexicana
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, southwards to Peru, including the Gulf of California.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)25-50
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, elongated-ovate shell with a pale background, fine dark longitudinal streaks, and prominent orange-red terminal staining. The narrow aperture is characteristic of cowries.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Stearns, 1893)
Description
A highly polished, elongated-ovate cowrie shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface. The shell exhibits a pale cream to light tan background color, adorned with fine, irregular, dark brown to black longitudinal streaks or spots across its dorsum. Both the anterior and posterior extremities of the shell are distinctly stained with a vibrant orange-red hue.
